Anthrenus picturatus is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae. The species is usually known from regions of Russia, Eastern Europe and Asia (from Turkey to China).
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Anthrenus picturatus being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Anthrenus flavipes
- Anthrenus festivus
- Anthrenus coloratus
- Anthrenus delicatus
- Anthrenus verbasci
- Anthrenus angustefasciatus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Dermestidae
- Genus
- Anthrenus
- Species
- Anthrenus picturatus
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